Bong Quinto and Matt Salem, who were tipped to be selected in the first round of the Philippine Basketball Association Draft, found themselves outside the Top 12 at the draft proper on Sunday night at the Robinson's Place Manila atrium.

Gilas mainstay Christian Standhardinger took time on Twitter to explain his absence during the PBA Draft Combine on Monday which affected his eligibility for this year's PBA Draft on Sunday at Robinsons Place Manila.

Abueva said the team’s strength is really its rugged play and that the players have no plans on changing the way they play come the World Tour Final. “That’s how we play and even if we’ll be in a different place, we will still play…